3GPP RAN1 5G/6G Researcher

TekWissen ®; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is seeking a PhD-level researcher in wireless communications to join our client, a leading global automotive technology enterprise, for advancing 3GPP standardization and connected mobility research.

You will author contributions to 3GPP RAN meetings, pursue ISAC initiatives, and collaborate with internal and external partners, with opportunities for academic publications and invention disclosures. Domestic and international travel will be involved.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for attending 3GPP standardization meetings.
• Experience in wireless research and standardization activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 3GPP 5G/6G standardization (ISAC).
• Write 3GPP RAN1, RAN2, and/or RAN contributions.
• Attend and contribute to 3GPP RAN1, RAN2, and/or RAN standardization meetings.
• Regularly report and present to the research team and management.
• Propose and lead research projects for communication technologies for connected mobility.
• Propose and conduct research and development with internal and external collaboration partners.
• Create academic publications and invention disclosures.
• Regularly report and present to the research team and management.
• Contribute to other standardization (SAE, ETSI, IEEE 802) and consortia (5GAA, AECC).
• Contribute to other research projects in client InfoTech Labs as requested.

Skills

Wireless communications

3GPP standardization

ISAC

RAN1 RAN2 contributions

Strong patent record

Layer 1/Layer 2 knowledge

Independent work

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Travel capability

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description

• This job will include
• 1) Contributing to 3GPP 5G/6G standardization
• 2) working on research projects for communication technologies for connected mobility
• 3) contributing to other standardization and consortia
• 4) contributing to other research projects. Based on the phase of the work and the output, academic publications will be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to 3GPP 5G/6G standardization (e.g., integrated sensing and communication (ISAC))
• Write 3GPP RAN1, RAN2, and/or RAN contributions
• Attend and contribute to 3GPP RAN1, RAN2, and/or RAN standardization meetings
• Regularly report and present to the research team and management
• Propose and lead research projects for communication technologies for connected mobility
• Propose and conduct research and development with internal and external collaboration partners
• Create academic publications and invention disclosures
• Regularly report and present to the research team and management
• Contribute to other standardization (e.g., SAE, ETSI, IEEE 802) and consortia (e.g., 5GAA, AECC) as requested
• Contribute to other research projects in client InfoTech Labs as requested

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. holder in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Being able to travel domestically and internationally for attending 3GPP standardization meetings

Required Skills

• Research and development experience in wireless communications, preferably for vehicular applications and integrated sensing and communication (ISAC)
• Experience of contributing to 3GPP standardization as a delegate or back-office support, preferably in RAN1 WG
• Strong patent record in 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication at Layer 1 and Layer 2
• Solid understanding of 4G LTE / 5G NR standards and 3GPP standardization processes
• Capability to learn and explore new research areas
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
• Clear and concise presentation skills, both written and oral, with consideration for international audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a highly motivated team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to respond professionally in all types of situations.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.